[Courtesy]Those who have committed serious crimes could soon get away with their misdeeds by pleading to lesser charges thanks to new rules. The rules, gazetted by the Attorney General’s office, will guide plea bargain procedures between the prosecutor and the accused person. Before a plea agreement with an accused person, the prosecutor will consult with the investigating officer with regard to the nature of the case. Plea agreement“A plea agreement may include a clause for the payment of compensation to a victim by an accused person…. The court has no role in plea negotiations and plea agreement, which are the exclusive prerogatives of the accused person and prosecutors.

Source: Standard Digital February 27, 2018 04:41 UTC